In this activity, students will create a map of their high school that evaluates how safe and welcoming its spaces are for trans, two-spirit and gender expansive students. Students will consider how gender identity and expression is influenced by societal expectations. They will also explain and support personal responses to a text.

Propose strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying
Propose strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships
Create strategies for promoting the health and well-being of the school and community
Explore and describe the impact of transition and change on identities
Consequences of bullying, stereotyping,and discrimination
Influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships

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Students will reflect on the ways in which they have experienced or participated in name-calling based on physical appearance, and the ways in which expectations about appearance in our society influence us. They will learn about media literacy and examine media images for “attractiveness messages” that consciously and unconsciously influence our attitudes and behavior toward others.

Describe and assess strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying
Explore the impact of transition and change on identities
Influences on individual identity, including sexual identity, gender, values, and beliefs
Influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships

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This lesson will help students to think critically about the ways that traditional gender expectations limit a person’s potential and self-expression. It will also explore the harm, stigmatization and bullying of people who challenge gender expectations.

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This lesson will explore the language and terminology which help us to understand and discuss the historical inequality which gender and sexual minorities have faced and continue to face. This understanding will help students to think critically about gender and sexuality which will help promote a more inclusive school and a more equitable world.

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This lesson will explore the difference between a person’s biological sex and their gender identity, and that gender roles and expectations are socially constructed, influenced by media and evolve or change over time. It highlights that everyone defines their own gender identity, and that this identity needs to be respected.

Describe and assess strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying
Describe factors that positively influence mental well-being and self-identity
Factors that influence self-identity, including body image and social media
Physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during puberty, including those involving sexuality and sexual identity

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